Benefits that sheltered cycle parking can bring to your project
Following recent government investment to improve cycling infrastructure across the UK, education establishments and businesses are increasingly adopting sheltered bike parking into their cycle design plans.
As a sub-contractor, how does this influence your projects? What are the benefits of installing sheltered cycle parking for your clients and should you be specifying these in addition to bike racks?
How to improve bike storage for your commercial, education, or residential project with cycle shelters
Cycle parking facilities require detailed thought and planning to integrate into a commercial, education or residential project. Bike stands and racks need to be aesthetically sensitive, so not only blending in with surrounding buildings but also enhancing the area.
Additionally, the cycle storage should be located in a convenient and accessible location for users, and should be high quality and durable to encourage people to use the facilities and feel safe leaving their cycles there.
A popular bike stand among sub-contractors for commercial and educational projects is our Everest Double Decker Cycle Rack. It is simple to order and install, and the modular nature of it means it can be extended at a future date if required, giving your clients flexibility should they wish to upgrade in the future.
But is there a way to enhance cycle parking facilities for your project? If you are working on a project that requires public cycle storage, are there any other considerations which could improve your offering?
Cycle shelters are an effective way to upgrade bike stands and racks.
Here at Street Furniture Direct, our team speaks to sub-contractors on a daily basis who are looking at options to upgrade their cycle storage. We confidently recommend sheltered cycle parking as it provides a more secure, weather protected space for cyclists to park their bikes.
They protect bikes and racks from weather related damage and also enhance the visual appeal of a public space.
What cycle shelters are available? And where can you install them?
Street Furniture Direct are pleased to offer a range of cycle shelters, in a variety of styles, shapes and functions.
The Hennessy Shelter is a popular option among sub-contractors, and is available in a range of 3 sizes – 4m, 8m and an XL version. It is a versatile and modular design that not only provides effective protection from the elements for the bikes and racks, but aesthetically adds striking decoration to an outdoor space. Not only that, but the shelter is a great visual benefit for users who feel their bikes will be more protected, as opposed to securing their bikes in the open.
The Torres Shelter is a popular product with sub-contractors working on outdoor commercial projects. These shelters are a firm favourite with businesses who see the Torres Shelter as an aesthetic upgrade to their premises.
The metal frame combines with timber panels and PET roof with stunning effect. You even have the option to powder coat the frame to a RAL colour of your choice (this carries an additional charge). Meaning you can specify the Torres Shelter to exactly suit your client’s requirements.
Cycle shelters are a great specification for the following applications:
- Commercial premises: office complexes and retail environments
- Education establishments: schools and universities
- Residential buildings: particularly multi-occupancy builds
- Parks and recreational areas
- Urban spaces: town and city centre locations
- Public transportation hubs: bus and train stations
Do bike shelters provide additional safety and security?
Yes, locations where cycle shelters are installed offer bike users and land owners additional safety and security measures.
For bike owners, the shelters provide a visual comfort and it usually means they can locate the bike storage easier. The shelters also provide a great deal of protection from the weather elements.
For the land owners, the shelters protect the bike stands and rack structures, increasing durability and ensuring longevity. The shelters also improve the aesthetics of the local environment where they enhance the surrounding buildings.
If you have been tasked with upgrading cycle parking in a commercial, educational or residential project, cycle shelters are an excellent consideration for you to specify.
Can we help with your cycle shelter requirement?
If you are looking to buy and install cycle shelters for your build project, feel free to contact our team who will be happy to help.
You can telephone us on 01625 879 442 or email us at enquiries@streetfurnituredirect.co.uk, and we will be happy to talk through the best options for you.
We are not your typical help team here at Street Furniture Direct, we are problem solvers. We can advise on product selection
We also offer a price match guarantee here at Street Furniture Direct. If you find the same street furniture product elsewhere for cheaper, we'll match the price!
For more information on our range of bike storage for homes, visit our cycle storage page.